One of the fastest rising defensive linemen in the state’s class of 2027, multi-sport star Will Litton Will Litton 6'5" | 215 lbs | DL/TE Regina | 2027 State IA gave football a shot this fall and is now reaping the benefits.

Playing opposite of Minnesota commit and No. 4 player in the class, Tate Wallace Tate Wallace 6'4" | 240 lbs | LB Regina | 2027 State IA , Litton has been able to tee off on quarterbacks, but also plays disciplined ball while lining up on the Regina defensive line. Putting together the Regals’ second-best pass-rushing numbers, he finished last fall with 12.5 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and five sacks. Litton effectively set the edge with his length, ball-pursuit and ability to slip by opposing offensive linemen at the line of scrimmage.

So far, Litton holds offers from Northwest Missouri State, Missouri Western, Bemidji State and Central Missouri.

In his first year of varsity football this fall, Will Litton Will Litton 6'5" | 215 lbs | DL/TE Regina | 2027 State IA made his presence known on the Regina defensive line. Previously known for his baseball and basketball prowess, Litton stepped onto the gridiron and used the length and multi-sport skill to be a critical piece in Regina’s run to a runner-up finish in 1A.

Feasting on the opposite side of the line from a Power 4 prospect, Litton got his, posting 37.5 tackles, including 12.5 TFLs and five sacks. A slim DE that could develop into a solid pass-rusher, Litton;s quickness allows him toslip through a hole in the OL to make a play in the run or pass, and he uses heavy, strong hands to push tackles to the side and get to the QB.

Litton tends to get overshadowed on a team with two players in his own graduating class holding Power 4 offers. Litton is due some attention, though, after a junior season that’s been integral in helping the Regals reach the 1A state championship. During an impressive semifinal victory that ended Grundy Center’s 50-game winning streak, Litton produced 6.0 tackles, three of which were solo. He had 2.5 tackles for loss and a half sack. The performance raised his 2025 totals to 33.0 tackles (16 solo, 11.5 TFL), 4.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Litton succeeds with burst and athleticism. He often is too quick for the offensive linemen. He’s strong already with a chance to add plenty more as his projectable frame take on good weight. Litton is a multi-sport athlete, also impacting the action in baseball and basketball. He’s certainly worthy of more attention on the football recruiting trail.

A name that popped up on my radar this last offseason, Will Litton Will Litton 6'5" | 215 lbs | DL/TE Regina | 2027 State IA joined the Regina football squad for the first time this year. A standout basketball and baseball player for the Regals, Litton opted to give the gridiron a try this fall, and he’s been a big positive for Regina.

A tight end and defensive end hybrid, Litton’s biggest impact has come on the defensive side of the ball, posting 28.5 tackles, nine TFLs and three sacks. Opposite of Wallace, who finished with three sacks on Friday, added six tackles and 1.5 TFLs, adding to the heaps of pressure Bingham faced.